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BBVA reaches one million customers in Italy
BBVA has surpassed one million customers in Italy, marking a significant milestone for its 100% digital banking model. The bank launched its digital retail operations in Italy in October 2021 with the goal of becoming a primary financial institution for its users.
BBVA President Onurdan Doğru, referred to as Torres Vila in the text, noted that the success in Italy validates the group's European growth strategy, which utilizes digital transformation to enter new markets efficiently. This model previously supported the bank's expansion into Germany, where it reached 100,000 customers within its first year of operation in June 2025.
In addition to its digital retail presence, BBVA maintains a long-standing investment banking (CIB) business in Italy, supporting large Italian companies with international expansion and growth plans.
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BBVA · Germany · Italy · Torres Vila
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] BBVA launched its digital banking model in Germany in June 2025. cronicaeconomica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BBVA has surpassed one million customers in Italy. cronicaeconomica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BBVA operates a Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) business in Italy. cronicaeconomica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BBVA's German digital model reached 100,000 customers before its first year of operation. cronicaeconomica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BBVA launched its digital banking model in Italy in October 2021. cronicaeconomica.com